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| issue = This article's '''[[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Lead section|lead section]] may not adequately [[Wikipedia:summary style|summarize]] its contents'''. {{#if:{{{reason|}}}|The reason given is: '''{{{reason}}}'''}} | | issue = This article's '''[[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Lead section|lead section]] may not adequately [[Wikipedia:summary style|summarize]] its contents'''. {{#if:{{{reason|}}}|The reason given is: '''{{{reason}}}'''}} | ||
| − | | fix = To comply with Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Lead section#Introductory text|lead section guidelines]], please consider modifying the lead to [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Lead section#Provide an accessible overview|provide an accessible overview]] of the article's key points in such a way that it can stand on its own as a concise version of the article. | + | | fix = To comply with Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Lead section#Introductory text|lead section guidelines]], please consider [{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|action=edit}} modifying] the lead to [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Lead section#Provide an accessible overview|provide an accessible overview]] of the article's key points in such a way that it can stand on its own as a concise version of the article. |
| cat = Wikipedia introduction cleanup | | cat = Wikipedia introduction cleanup | ||
| all = All pages needing cleanup | | all = All pages needing cleanup | ||
Revision as of 01:01, 3 December 2020
This article's lead section may not adequately summarize its contents. |
Usage
Place {{Improve lead|date=May 2026}} at the top of articles where the lead section fails to adequately summarize the article (e.g., because the article has been expanded without the lead being adjusted to address the additions). If the lead is simply too short relative to the length of the article, use the template {{Lead too short}} instead. The lead section should briefly summarize the most important points covered in an article in such a way that it can stand on its own as a concise version of the article.
Notes
- This template will categorize tagged articles into Category:Wikipedia introduction cleanup and Category:Articles covered by WikiProject Wikify.
TemplateData
A banner to indicate that a lead section of article fails to adequately summarize the article.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | date | Month and year when the template was added to the article
| String | required |
- This template contains a self-reference (it refers to Wikipedia in its contents).
- This template should not be substituted. Bots rely on the transcluded form for dating and categorisation.
| The above documentation is transcluded from Template:Improve lead/doc. (edit | history) Editors can experiment in this template's sandbox (create | mirror) and testcases (create) pages. Please add categories to the /doc subpage. Subpages of this template. |